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Monday, June 03, 2013  Updated with video; Everything for the MIND, body, and spirit! That’s the goal local organizations are aiming for when it comes to keeping the city of Albany healthy.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Updated wtih video; Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital kicks off the weekend with cancer screenings for local residents.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Updated with video; Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital recognized Oral, "Head and Neckk Cancer Awareness Week," Saturday by providing free cancer screenings.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Phoebe Cancer Center is offering free cancer screenings on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, in observance of the 16th annual Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Missouri man accused of using prosthetic penis to pass drug test; has pleaded not guilty

Friday, March 08, 2013  Updated with video; 56 riders hopped on bikes for a good cause at Tony's Gym on Thursday as part of the RIDEforHOPE campaign to fight against cancer.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; Darton State College partnered with the Phoebe Cancer Center, Southwest Public Health District, Cancer Coalition of South Georgia, American Cancer Society, and 100 Black Men of Albany to hold a luncheon Friday raising awareness for colorectal cancer.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Updated with video; The month of February will be all about the heart at Phoebe Putney Health System.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Toyota of Albany presents check to the Cancer Coalition.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Making HIV tests as common as cholesterol checks: Guideline pushes routine screens for most

Sunday, October 28, 2012  Doctors say colon cancer is one of the most curable forms of cancer if it's caught early, and with the unveiling of a new Digestive Health Center on Sunday, specialists say that's now possible.

Sunday, August 19, 2012  You can dine with former President Jimmy Carter and Albany native Chef Paula Deen in a night to fight cancer.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Updated with video; In the Facebook story of the day, you wanted to know what does the City of Albany look for when evaluating job candidates?

Sunday, May 13, 2012  Local students receive free athletic screenings to participate in next school year's sports and learn the importance of preventing injuries

Saturday, April 21, 2012  The southwest Georgia branch of the United Way is doing its part to spread health awareness.